Reports: Israeli jets targeted Hizbullah missiles at Mount Qasioun
Israeli warplanes carried out air strikes on a Hizbullah weapons depot that was storing advanced missiles, reports say. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Americans ‘concerned’ over Russian missile system in Syria
The United States said it had “significant concerns” after Russia on Nov. 25 deployed its advanced S-400 missile system to Syria. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Egypt finds, destroys Gaza’s first iron attack tunnel
After hundreds of its smuggling tunnels to Egypt were destroyed, Hamas has taken to building new tunnels using iron. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Pakistan and China in rare spat over joint fighter project
China’s closest defense ally in the region has rejected Beijing’s proposal for a key joint fighter aircraft revamping, casting an unusual chill over the extremely cozy bilateral relationship. (FULL (more…)
Taiwan’s Ma to land on Spratly’s island amid maritime tensions
President Ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan has announced plans to land on the Taiwan-occupied Itu Aba island in the South China Sea on Dec. 12 to demonstrate his resolve to (more…)
‘Telegram’ app with self-destructing messages ideal for Jihadists
The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), said the technology used by Telegram is quickly gaining popularity among terrorist groups. (FULL STORY) (more…)
From lone wolves to high tech: ISIL’s post-Snowden evolution
Did the actions of Edward Snowden enable Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) to formulate a blueprint that led to the evolution of its “caliphate”? (FULL STORY) (more…)
Iraqi Kurdish official: Paris attacks should be wake-up call to West
The Nov. 13 terror attacks in Paris should be a wake-up call to Western powers that Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) has not been “contained” or significantly (more…)
Why did Bank of China terrorism finance case tank?
Many observers are baffled by the sudden collapse of the terrorism financing case against the Bank of China. (FULL STORY) (more…)